Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Joliet Catholic Academy
About the School
- Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life.
- JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century.
- The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869.
- Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
597 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
21 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,990
Tuition Notes
$15,000.00 per school year
Application URL
Sports
Colors
White, Brown, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Hilltoppers
School Notes
- Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life. JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century. The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869. Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joliet Catholic Academy often compared to?
Joliet Catholic Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Providence Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What is Joliet Catholic Academy's ranking?
Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Joliet Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Joliet Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
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(815) 485-7129
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(630) 719-2782
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
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Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 51
Catholic
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
2200 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1255 N Edgelawn Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-0095
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
Christian
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 51
Catholic
19W070 16th Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-6930
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
900 Prince Crossing Rd
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(630) 562-7500
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
Christian
2255 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Sports: 11
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5107
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
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2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Distance: 36.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
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(847) 214-3500
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
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(815) 485-7129
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11
Christian
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Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-1551
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
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(630) 964-5363
Distance: 36.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Sports: 11
330 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 797-5107
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
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Gr: NS-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
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2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
24466 Eames St (Rt 6)
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-9
Avg. class size: 21 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
16427 135th St
Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Catholic
600 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
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